Shuttle buses are short-route buses that can be used to fill gaps in public transportation, as a complementary service for hotel guests, for public safety, and to control traffic. They can be managed by public transport agencies or private companies and are commonly used at airports, colleges, universities, and large events. A shuttle bus is […]
A shuttle valve allows two fluid inlets to flow to a single outlet, used for mixing or alternating materials. It can provide backup fluids during emergencies and is commonly associated with hydraulic fluid or compressed air. Different types exist, and factors such as size, pressure, and temperature must be considered when selecting one. They are […]
The Space Shuttle Challenger was a commonly used shuttle in the early 1980s, completing important tasks such as the first spacewalk and hosting the first female and African American in space. It disintegrated upon launch due to a leak in the solid rocket booster caused by a hardened O-ring and strong wind gusts, killing all […]
Space shuttle Atlantis is one of three remaining orbiters in NASA’s fleet. It has completed over 30 missions, including trips to the International Space Station and Hubble Space Telescope. The shuttle is named after a research vessel and was scheduled to end service in 2010. It takes off vertically and acts as a glider upon […]
Lockheed Martin’s Constellation Orion will replace the space shuttle for space travel. It resembles the Apollo spacecraft and will have a four-man crew focused on research. Orion will be parachuted back to Earth and have a single engine service module. The launch will be timed for a lunar landing, with the initial mission being a […]
The Space Shuttle has been the primary U.S. spacecraft for manned missions since 1981. Five shuttles have been built, with 118 successful missions and two failures. It was the first reusable launch vehicle, but failed to lower the cost of spaceflight. The shuttle will be phased out in 2010 and replaced by the Orion vehicle. […]
